The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Tirana. In July, daytime highs in Tirana are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Shkoder.

To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Shkoder route builder.

Getting from Tirana to Shkoder by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Tirana in July, Shkoder is a bit warmer at night with lows of 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Durres.

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Things to do in Shkoder

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Durres

Durrës, historically also known as Epidamnos, Durazzo and Dyrrachium, is the largest port and second largest city and a municipality of Albania. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fatih Mosque, steep yourself in history at Durres Amphitheatre, then take an in-depth tour of Durres Archaeological Museum, and finally kick back and relax at The Beach Bar.

You can drive from Shkoder to Durres in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Shkoder in July, expect slightly colder with lows of 20°C in Durres. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Gjirokaster.

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Gjirokaster

City of Stone

Along with the central Albanian town of Berat, Gjirokastra serves as a striking World Heritage Site known for its Ottoman architecture.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Zekate House, then admire the striking features of Skenduli House, and then learn about all things military at Gjirokaster.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Gjirokaster holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Durres to Gjirokaster takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and car; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Durres to Gjirokaster. Traveling from Durres in July, plan for a bit warmer nights in Gjirokaster, with lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to drive to Saranda.

You can drive from Gjirokaster to Saranda in 1.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Saranda are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Berat.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Berat visit planner.

You can drive from Saranda to Berat in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Saranda to Berat is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Saranda in July, plan for a bit cooler nights in Berat, with lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can drive back home.